Tuesday, November 25, 2025
HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING

1. Call to Order

1.01 Call Meeting to Order: 7:00 PM

1.02 Pledge of Allegiance

1.03 Moment of Silence

1.04 Roll Call

2. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any

3. Presentations and Proclamations

3.01 Consideration of a motion to appoint Joseph Campo to the position of Police Seargent, effective December 22, 2025.
a. Oath of Office: Mayor Whitman

3.02 Employee Service Awards/Certificates of Appreciation: President Reichart

Kevin H. Starner – Public Works – 6/11/1973 – 52 years
Jeffrey L. Klinedinst – Public Works – 8/25/1975 – 50 years
Vickie A. Roberts – Police Dept. – 1/2/1985 – 40 years
Dorothy C. Felix – Administration – 5/20/1985 – 40 years
Charles E Amspacher – Fire Dept. – 5/22/1995 – 30 years
Lori A. Musselman – Public Works/Admin. – 10/30/1995 – 30 years
Philip M. Brady – Public Works – 12/4/1995 – 30 years

4. Public Comment

4.01 Hear Citizens concerning items presented in the Council Agenda

5. Consent Agenda

5.01 Approve Minutes:
a. Council Meeting October 22, 2025

5.02 Finance Reports:
a. Approve Bills for Payment
b. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
c. Accept Report of Monthly Investments

5.03 2026 Budget:
a. Approve legal advertisement for public inspection

5.04 890 McCosh St:
a. Approve Resolution No. 1451 for Preliminary / Final Subdivision Plan Conditional Approval for All Saints Protestant Episcopal Church at 890 McCosh St

5.05 Zoning Ordinance:
a. Accept recommended work product of the Planning Commission, comprised of their specific amendments to the Hanover Borough Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map and authorize the Solicitor and staff to collaborate to provide all required legal notices, postings and scheduling for a future public hearing.

5.06 460/470 High Street:
a. Approve release of a performance bond in the amount of $21,524.45

5.07 Local Share Account Grant Application:
a. Approve Resolution No. 1452 to apply for LSA Grant in the amount of up to $300,000 for the purchase and installation of a new emergency generator for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility

6. Finance, Personnel and Administration – Mr. Kress

6.01 2026 Annual Main Street Allocation
a. Approve legal advertisement for ordinance designating $40,000 allocation

6.02 2026 Annual HEDC Allocation
a. Approve legal advertisement for ordinance designating $30,000 allocation

6.03 Fire Commission
a. Direct Staff and Solicitor to provide notice of intent to withdraw from the Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission effective December 31, 2026

7. Additional Public Comment

7.01 Hear Citizens concerning all other items relating to Hanover Borough Council

8. Announcements – Mr. Reichart

8.01 Please plan to exit the building within 15 minutes following adjournment so staff may secure the building and depart for the evening.

8.02 REMINDER: Saturday November 29 Christmas Parade 11:00 AM and Tree Lighting Ceremony 6:00 PM, for other activities see the Main Street Hanover Website

9. Adjournment